The men and women in law enforcement deal with danger every day. Being killed in the line of duty, although terrible, is undeniably a risk that comes with the job. Regrettably, police officer suicide is becoming an epidemic. Dying by suicide more frequently than by homicide authenticates the need for special training and counseling to help police officers deal with overwhelming stress. Studies show that police officers are eight times more likely to commit suicide than to be killed by homicide.
